Preparing food during a power outage

Cooking and eating habits will change during a power failure. You may have no heat, no refrigeration and limited water. Health risks from contaminated or spoiled foods may increase. Remember that those who have gas ranges or ovens cooking may still be possible but refrigerated and frozen foods may not be safe to use.

You can store all canned foods for up to one year without loss of quality. Freeze-dried and dehydrated items, if kept dry, can be stored indefinitely. In addition to food, stock at l...